Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Johannesburg from $1,257

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJC — JNB
Apr 23 — Apr 301

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 18, 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

$1,187
High demand for flights, 40% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 37% potential price drop
From San Jose to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Johannesburg?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 73% on the overall cost on flights from San Jose to Johannesburg.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Johannesburg?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from San Jose. Users have commonly found prices around $1,533 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $960. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Johannesburg (SJC - JNB)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from San Jose to Johannesburg by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap British Airways flights from San Jose to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between San Jose and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced British Airways flights we've found from San Jose to Johannesburg. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 5/132:35 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops33h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 5/207:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops34h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,485
Tue 9/171:24 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops32h 51mBritish Airways
Fri 9/277:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops34h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,517
Sat 5/1110:20 amSJC - JNB
2 stops38h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 5/217:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,533
Mon 4/292:35 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops31h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 5/157:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops36h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,560
Sat 5/42:35 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops33h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 6/249:05 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,591
Sat 5/112:35 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops33h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 5/197:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,608
Tue 5/1412:43 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops35h 42mBritish Airways
Sun 5/197:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,635
Sat 5/112:35 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops33h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 5/237:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops34h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,683
Fri 5/102:35 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops33h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 5/207:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops34h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,710

Cheap Delta flights from San Jose to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San Jose and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Delta flights departing from San Jose and landing in Johannesburg. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sat 5/116:37 amSJC - JNB
1 stop27h 23mDelta
Mon 5/206:50 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,502
Sat 5/119:04 amSJC - JNB
2 stops24h 56mDelta
Mon 5/206:50 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,507
Mon 4/296:45 amSJC - JNB
1 stop27h 15mDelta
Wed 5/159:55 pmJNB - SJC
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/17$1,681
Mon 4/299:15 amSJC - JNB
2 stops24h 45mDelta
Wed 5/159:55 pmJNB - SJC
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/17$1,685
Fri 5/1710:20 pmSJC - JNB
1 stop35h 40mDelta
Fri 5/246:50 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops36h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/18$1,907
Thu 7/43:50 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops31h 20mDelta
Thu 7/1811:15 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/18$1,936
Thu 7/43:50 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops31h 20mDelta
Thu 7/189:55 pmJNB - SJC
1 stop30h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/18$2,792
Mon 5/1310:20 pmSJC - JNB
1 stop35h 40mDelta
Wed 5/229:55 pmJNB - SJC
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/16$2,966
Fri 5/1710:20 pmSJC - JNB
1 stop35h 40mDelta
Fri 5/249:55 pmJNB - SJC
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/18$3,426

Cheap San Jose to Johannesburg flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Johannesburg specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Prices were last updated on April 18, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Jose to Johannesburg in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 5/132:35 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops33h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 5/217:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,485
Sat 5/116:37 amSJC - JNB
1 stop27h 23mDelta
Mon 5/206:50 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,502
Sat 5/119:04 amSJC - JNB
2 stops24h 56mDelta
Mon 5/206:50 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,507
Wed 5/156:20 amSJC - JNB
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/217:35 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops34h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,531
Sat 5/1110:20 amSJC - JNB
2 stops38h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 5/217:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,533
Sun 5/1210:42 amSJC - JNB
2 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/227:00 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,552
Sun 5/510:42 amSJC - JNB
2 stops36h 48mLufthansa
Mon 5/207:00 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 4/17$1,553
Sun 5/510:25 amSJC - JNB
2 stops44h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 5/201:35 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops33h 21mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/18$1,554
Mon 4/292:35 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops31h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 5/157:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops36h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,560

San Jose to Johannesburg 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Johannesburg in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Jose to Johannesburg in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 10/810:00 amSJC - JNB
2 stops38h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 10/231:35 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops38h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,298
Mon 9/238:15 amSJC - JNB
2 stops47h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 10/81:35 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops36h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,301
Mon 5/132:35 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops33h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 5/217:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,485
Sat 5/116:37 amSJC - JNB
1 stop27h 23mDelta
Mon 5/206:50 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,502
Sat 5/119:04 amSJC - JNB
2 stops24h 56mDelta
Mon 5/206:50 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,507
Tue 9/171:24 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops32h 51mBritish Airways
Fri 9/277:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops34h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,517
Wed 5/156:20 amSJC - JNB
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/217:35 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops34h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,531
Sat 5/1110:20 amSJC - JNB
2 stops38h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 5/217:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,533
Sun 5/1210:42 amSJC - JNB
2 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/227:00 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,552

One-way flights to Johannesburg from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Jose to Johannesburg. Users needing a return flight from San Jose to Johannesburg should utilize the search form above.
Thu 5/910:42 amSJC - JNB
2 stops36h 48mLufthansa
Deal found 4/17$1,257
Thu 5/96:35 pmSJC - JNB
3 stops48h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/17$2,430
Sun 7/710:10 amSJC - JNB
2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$2,566
Sun 7/76:30 amSJC - JNB
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/17$3,212
Tue 7/93:01 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops31h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$11,777

Find flights from San Jose to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$1,298 - $2,143

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Return

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San JoseJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Tue 10/8

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/23

2 stops38h 49m

$1,298

San JoseJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 9/23

2 stops47h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/8

2 stops36h 34m

$1,301

San JoseJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 5/13

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/20

2 stops34h 17m

$1,485

San JoseJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sat 5/11

1 stop27h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/20

2 stops30h 15m

$1,502

San JoseJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sat 5/11

2 stops24h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/20

2 stops30h 15m

$1,507

San JoseJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 5/15

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/21

2 stops34h 52m

$1,531

San JoseJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sun 5/5

2 stops36h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/20

2 stops35h 27m

$1,553

San JoseJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Fri 5/17

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/24

2 stops30h 18m

$1,578

San JoseJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 8/26

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/14

3 stops35h 59m

$2,143

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 4/17

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip from San Jose to Johannesburg by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Jose to Johannesburg is currently $4,248 while a round-trip flight costs $1,544. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Johannesburg (average of $1,187). Flying from San Jose to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,841). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,187

February

$1,226

March

$1,283

April

$1,287

May

$1,390

June

$1,572

July

$1,841

August

$1,481

September

$1,324

October

$1,273

November

$1,283

December

$1,388

Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated April 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways, Delta and Lufthansa from San Jose to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.1
Very good
11,104 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.9
Good
1,646 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.7
Good
4,499 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
11,341 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
801 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Johannesburg?

    For a flight from San Jose to Johannesburg, you will be flying from San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city. San Jose is the only San Jose airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. 1 airline has flights to Johannesburg from San Jose on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from San Jose to Johannesburg for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Johannesburg for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,298, but on average you can expect to pay $1,536.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,298, Qatar Airways will fly you from San Jose to Johannesburg and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,485 and $1,502, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Jose to Johannesburg for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Johannesburg one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,257. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose to Johannesburg for a low price.

  • What does SJC to JNB mean?

    This is defined as San Jose Airport (SJC) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Jose to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Jose to Johannesburg with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Jose to Johannesburg flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Jose to Johannesburg offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Jose to Johannesburg?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Jose to Johannesburg flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Jose to Johannesburg flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/17.

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British AirwaysCheapest$1,272Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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